This 3 Level course is ideal for Pre-schools and kindergartens looking for a multi-sensory, whole-child approach to teaching American English. Music, action signs and language help children to learn English while engaging with di� erent learning styles. The Bebop Band characters in the Storysong and the Action Song lessons help to bring the new language to life.

Ideal for schools and teachers looking for a media-rich high-level course in American English. O� ering a complete blended learning solution for the modern classroom, using both online and o­ ine technology, the course takes into consideration the realities of the modern classroom and the needs of the busy teacher.

Great for schools and teachers looking for a highly visual course with a very fl exible component mix. Provides a realistic context for language learning by bringing real aspects of the world into the child’s life, showing that language learned in the classroom relates to the child’s immediate world and beyond. Through personalisation and comparison, children develop cross-cultural awareness, and integrate new knowledge into their own experience to make language learning truly memorable.

Macmillan English Quest is an adventure-packed primary six-level series for young pupils learning English. Level 1 is ideal for classes in which pupils are not yet expected to read or write in English. Reading and writing are gently introduced from Level 2.

Life skills in the classroom

Curiosity and imagination

Devotion and passion

Enthusiasm and persistence

Appreciation and acceptance

Failure and tolerance

Sharing and self-control

Clean and tidy

For further great ideas go towww.macmillanenglish.com/life-skills

9 780230 471887

Ask students to talk about:How do we keep our classroom

clean and tidy?

What do we do as a class?

What do you do as a group/table?

What can you do by yourself?

I can...

wipe the desk after craft activities

pick up paper under the desk

put my books in my bag

keep my pens and pencils in a

pencil case

Sort and store

We can…

put toys away

sort pencils/pens into pots

tidy paper into folders/trays

stack books by size

collect homework books

What to wear

ClothingI can …

fasten a zip

button up a coat/shirt

put on a T-shirt

match socks

fold clean clothes

Caring and sharingAsk pupils to talk about:How do we treat our friends?

How do we make new friends?

What happens when we are not friendly?

How do we feel when people are not

friends to us?

imagine a pet they would like.How would you care for it?

How would you show it you loved it?

How would you keep it healthy and safe?

“Come and join us”

“I like your (picture/model)”

Numbers and money

Ask students to talk about:Why do we need money?

What happens if you don’t have

enough money?

Can you have too much money?

I can…

count to 10, 20, 50, 100

put prices in order up to the most

expensive

help fi nd things on a shopping list

weigh out ingredients

put things into sets (toys, cards)

“How much is this?”

kind, caring, thoughtful, helping

work without talking to other groups

I can …ask someone to join our group/table

help someone with their reading/spelling/painting

share a smile/my sweets

www.macmillanenglish.com/life-skills

Ask students to talk about:

In summer

__________________________

In winter

__________________________

When it’s rainy/snowy/hot

__________________________

When playing (a sport)

__________________________

Ask pupils to add any items to the list

they think should be included and why.

www.macmillanenglish.com/life-skills1World Health Organisation

As teachers to young learners we work hard to

make our classrooms supportive, inspiring and

diverse. As we teach, we encourage students to

be respectful of people and things, to be kind

to their friends, play nicely, keep the classroom

tidy, to share and to take turns. We also help

them, from the very earliest days at school, to do

things that build independence, for example to

get undressed/dressed for sports lessons, take

care of class pets, work out the time, understand

simple numerical calculations and using money,

remember to wash their hands, where to fi nd

things and then put them back, organising/

sorting, making and remembering list

Helping students gain life skills isn’t about

developing a new curriculum, it’s about teaching

the same content but structuring and organising

life skills opportunities for our students as part of

the organisation of our class.

Life skills have been defi ned by the WHO1 as

“abilities for adaptive and positive behaviour that

enable individuals to deal e� ectively with the

demands and challenges of everyday life”.

Where can I fi nd more ideas and activities on life skills?

Goal setting is an important

step for many young

students. This poster has

lots of ideas of life skills

young learners can work

towards and the A1 poster

is coated so you can write

on/wipe o� the goals set

for your students. Over

the coming year Macmillan

will be providing weekly tips for developing

life skills with your class. We will also have

free monthly articles/infographics (providing

discussion opportunities), activities, quizzes,

video interviews, webinars and much more. We

hope you will be excited to learn more and use

the ideas to help your students succeed –

www.macmillanenglish.com/life-skills

What are life skills?A defi nitive list is something educators,

governments and employers continue to discuss.

But no matter if you call them life skills,

21st century skills, soft skills, etc. students who

are able to understand and use these skills,

along with their academic qualifi cations, will be

better placed to take advantage of educational

and employment opportunities.

How old should students be before we start to teach life skills?

Even before children have started school most

parents will want their child to understand

how to act in social settings and have some

independent skills. Once they begin school, both

the classroom and their home become places

where they can develop foundational life skills.

Generally, both parents and teachers cover

life skills from 2 key categories: learning about

acceptable and good behaviour and learning to

become independent and responsible.

At home most students will be encouraged to

get ready by themselves when they go out with

their family, wear their seat belt, know when it

is their bedtime and to get ready for bed (wash

their face, clean their teeth). They will also be

learning how to mix with people of di� erent

ages, how to express what they want and asking

for things they need.

Can we teach life skills in class?

“It is hard for most teachers to translate “relationship skills” into classroom lessons and activities, whereas it is much easier to deal with “empathy”, “cooperation”, or “fairness” as discrete, teachable virtues.”

Kagan, S., Kyle, P. & Scott, S. Win-Win Discipline: Strategies for All Discipline Problems. San Clemente, CA: Kagan Publishing, 2004

“I’m sorry that’s too expensive”

“This is bigger than that”

“I have … sweets”

Life skills at home High Days and holidays

Ask students to talk about:

A special time for my family is _________

We eat_____________

We visit ______________ (place/people)

We give ______________ (e.g. type of gifts/

money/food/actions)

I help...

set the table

fold serviettes

wash-up after a meal

clear up wrapping paper/boxes

put away cutlery

Food

I can...

wash fruit and vegetables

make jam/cheese/sliced meat sandwiches

prepare a salad

roll pastry/cookie dough/pizza base

stir baking ingredients together

help make bread/cup cakes/biscuits*

*supervision needed

Ask pupils to draw/talk about:

What foods are good for us?

What foods do you like?

Make a list of all the foods pupils like.

Talk about the di� erent likes and dislikes.

“Happy Birthday”

“This is for you”

“Can I get you ….”

“Can you pass me …”

“I’m sorry, I can’t see…”

“You’re welcome”

Birthdays

festivals

national holidaysconcerts

events

“Thank you”

“Would you like to share…?”

“Do you have a partner?”

“Do you have…?”“Is this your….?”

“Do you need this again?”

“Have you fi nished with…..?”

“This is too big/small.”

“Today, can I wear my….?”

“I’m too hot/cold.”

“I can’t fi nd ….”

“Can I take this?”

FREE Write onWipe o� poster inside

Learning skills for Primary pupils

LIFESKILLS POSTER.indd 1 02/01/2014 11:29

What di� erent clothes do you wear?

Ask the class if they have a pet or to

tie a shoelace

s.

This 3 Level course is ideal for Pre-schools and kindergartens looking for a multi-sensory, whole-child approach to teaching American English. Music, action signs and language help children to learn English while engaging with di� erent learning styles. The Bebop Band characters in the Storysong and the Action Song lessons help to bring the new language to life.

Ideal for schools and teachers looking for a media-rich high-level course in American English. O� ering a complete blended learning solution for the modern classroom, using both online and o­ ine technology, the course takes into consideration the realities of the modern classroom and the needs of the busy teacher.

Great for schools and teachers looking for a highly visual course with a very fl exible component mix. Provides a realistic context for language learning by bringing real aspects of the world into the child’s life, showing that language learned in the classroom relates to the child’s immediate world and beyond. Through personalisation and comparison, children develop cross-cultural awareness, and integrate new knowledge into their own experience to make language learning truly memorable.

Macmillan English Quest is an adventure-packed primary six-level series for young pupils learning English. Level 1 is ideal for classes in which pupils are not yet expected to read or write in English. Reading and writing are gently introduced from Level 2.

Life skills in the classroom

Curiosity and imagination

Devotion and passion

Enthusiasm and persistence

Appreciation and acceptance

Failure and tolerance

Sharing and self-control

Clean and tidy

For further great ideas go towww.macmillanenglish.com/life-skills

9780230471887

Ask students to talk about:How do we keep our classroom

clean and tidy?

What do we do as a class?

What do you do as a group/table?

What can you do by yourself?

I can...

wipe the desk after craft activities

pick up paper under the desk

put my books in my bag

keep my pens and pencils in a

pencil case

Sort and store

We can…

put toys away

sort pencils/pens into pots

tidy paper into folders/trays

stack books by size

collect homework books

What to wear

ClothingI can …

fasten a zip

button up a coat/shirt

put on a T-shirt

match socks

fold clean clothes

Caring and sharingAsk pupils to talk about:How do we treat our friends?

How do we make new friends?

What happens when we are not friendly?

How do we feel when people are not

friends to us?

imagine a pet they would like.How would you care for it?

How would you show it you loved it?

How would you keep it healthy and safe?

“Come and join us”

“I like your (picture/model)”

Numbers and money

Ask students to talk about:Why do we need money?

What happens if you don’t have

enough money?

Can you have too much money?

I can…

count to 10, 20, 50, 100

put prices in order up to the most

expensive

help fi nd things on a shopping list

weigh out ingredients

put things into sets (toys, cards)

“How much is this?”

kind, caring, thoughtful, helping

work without talking to other groups

I can …ask someone to join our group/table

help someone with their reading/spelling/painting

share a smile/my sweets

www.macmillanenglish.com/life-skills

Ask students to talk about:

In summer

__________________________

In winter

__________________________

When it’s rainy/snowy/hot

__________________________

When playing (a sport)

__________________________

Ask pupils to add any items to the list

they think should be included and why.

www.macmillanenglish.com/life-skills

1 World Health Organisation

As teachers to young learners we work hard to

make our classrooms supportive, inspiring and

diverse. As we teach, we encourage students to

be respectful of people and things, to be kind

to their friends, play nicely, keep the classroom

tidy, to share and to take turns. We also help

them, from the very earliest days at school, to do

things that build independence, for example to

get undressed/dressed for sports lessons, take

care of class pets, work out the time, understand

simple numerical calculations and using money,

remember to wash their hands, where to fi nd

things and then put them back, organising/

sorting, making and remembering list

Helping students gain life skills isn’t about

developing a new curriculum, it’s about teaching

the same content but structuring and organising

life skills opportunities for our students as part of

the organisation of our class.

Life skills have been defi ned by the WHO1 as

“abilities for adaptive and positive behaviour that

enable individuals to deal e� ectively with the

demands and challenges of everyday life”.

Where can I fi nd more ideas and activities on life skills?

Goal setting is an important

step for many young

students. This poster has

lots of ideas of life skills

young learners can work

towards and the A1 poster

is coated so you can write

on/wipe o� the goals set

for your students. Over

the coming year Macmillan

will be providing weekly tips for developing

life skills with your class. We will also have

free monthly articles/infographics (providing

discussion opportunities), activities, quizzes,

video interviews, webinars and much more. We

hope you will be excited to learn more and use

the ideas to help your students succeed –

www.macmillanenglish.com/life-skills

What are life skills?A defi nitive list is something educators,

governments and employers continue to discuss.

But no matter if you call them life skills,

21st century skills, soft skills, etc. students who

are able to understand and use these skills,

along with their academic qualifi cations, will be

better placed to take advantage of educational

and employment opportunities.

How old should students be before we start to teach life skills?

Even before children have started school most

parents will want their child to understand

how to act in social settings and have some

independent skills. Once they begin school, both

the classroom and their home become places

where they can develop foundational life skills.

Generally, both parents and teachers cover

life skills from 2 key categories: learning about

acceptable and good behaviour and learning to

become independent and responsible.

At home most students will be encouraged to

get ready by themselves when they go out with

their family, wear their seat belt, know when it

is their bedtime and to get ready for bed (wash

their face, clean their teeth). They will also be

learning how to mix with people of di� erent

ages, how to express what they want and asking

for things they need.

Can we teach life skills in class?

“It is hard for most teachers to translate “relationship skills” into classroom lessons and activities, whereas it is much easier to deal with “empathy”, “cooperation”, or “fairness” as discrete, teachable virtues.”

Kagan, S., Kyle, P. & Scott, S. Win-Win Discipline: Strategies for All Discipline Problems. San Clemente, CA: Kagan Publishing, 2004

“I’m sorry that’s too expensive”

“This is bigger than that”

“I have … sweets”

Life skills at home High Days and holidays

Ask students to talk about:

A special time for my family is _________

We eat_____________

We visit ______________ (place/people)

We give ______________ (e.g. type of gifts/

money/food/actions)

I help...

set the table

fold serviettes

wash-up after a meal

clear up wrapping paper/boxes

put away cutlery

Food

I can...

wash fruit and vegetables

make jam/cheese/sliced meat sandwiches

prepare a salad

roll pastry/cookie dough/pizza base

stir baking ingredients together

help make bread/cup cakes/biscuits*

*supervision needed

Ask pupils to draw/talk about:

What foods are good for us?

What foods do you like?

Make a list of all the foods pupils like.

Talk about the di� erent likes and dislikes.

“Happy Birthday”

“This is for you”

“Can I get you ….”

“Can you pass me …”

“I’m sorry, I can’t see…”

“You’re welcome”

Birthdays

festivals

national holidaysconcerts

events

“Thank you”

“Would you like to share…?”

“Do you have a partner?”

“Do you have…?”“Is this your….?”

“Do you need this again?”

“Have you fi nished with…..?”

“This is too big/small.”

“Today, can I wear my….?”

“I’m too hot/cold.”

“I can’t fi nd ….”

“Can I take this?”

FREE Write onWipe o� poster inside

Learning skills for Primary pupils

LIFESKILLS POSTER.indd 102/01/2014 11:29

What di� erent clothes do you wear?

Ask the class if they have a pet or to

tie a shoelace

s.